About the program
Since 2003, Griffith University has offered a leadership development program for women in both academic and administrative roles. This program is part of the suite of leadership activities support its leaders and aspiring leaders. The Women in Leadership program allows participants to learn from successful leaders and network with fellow aspiring leaders.
This dynamic and comprehensive leadership program has a number of core workshops covering key areas including career design, personal branding, governance and management and career decisions. In addition, participants will be supported through the mentoring program, elective internal leadership program options and ongoing networking. Participant's supervisors will also be engaged to support their participation in the Women in Leadership program.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to promoting gender equity and providing equal opportunities for all individuals by fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity.
Women in Leadership Program
- Launch Event - with the previous cohort of Women in Leadership program participants
- Designing a Fulfilling Career Workshop - this workshop will help to clarify your future career direction and implement positive steps to enhance your career
- Career Decisions Panel - this panel will bring together leaders from across the University to discuss their personal experience with career decisions and crossroads
- Career Identity - addresses key areas including; personal branding and career positioning, presence, image and influence
- VC Reflections on Career Progression and Leadership and Governance and Management Workshop - this workshop will explore key University processes including; corporate governance, Executive Group and day-to-day University management, government accountability and budget cycles
Participants will be supported throughout their Women in Leadership program experience through the following:
- Mentoring Program - all program participants will be strategically matched with a mentor
- Elective Leadership Program Selection - participants can elect to engage in internal leadership learning and development programs
